|
Because of the Monterey Bay
National Marine Sanctuary, Monterey county, California offers some of the most
spectacular diving in the world. While many
tropical warm water pansies find the water too cold, the central
coast waters are home to a fantastic variety of life with which even the
most prolific coral reefs can't compete.
On land, Monterey has
a fairly mild climate year-round. We rarely see temperatures below
45 or above 85. The only problem is that the seasons don't
accurately predict the weather. For example, in summer and spring we
often have cold, wet morning fog.
The
best time to dive Monterey is autumn and early winter. Due to
upwelling, spring and summer tend to be the times of colder water
temperatures and poor visibility. Winter can be exceptionally good
if you can catch a calm day.
|
Sea Anemone
Red Anemone Clusters |
|
Sea Cucumber |
Visibility tends to be 10-30 feet, though sometimes
much greater. Water Temperature can get up to around 60 degrees ,
but is usually in the mid to lower 50's.
The Pacific can get treacherous at times so you are
coming from a great distance you might want to check the
local weather forecast. We sometimes have to postpone our dives
based on ocean conditions. And as a rule, morning dives are
generally better for visibility. |
